Monster Hunter Wilds: Spear Gameplay Guide
In Monster Hunter Wilds, there are 14 different weapons available for players to choose from. For those looking to understand how to master the spear, please refer to the following strength analysis and gameplay guide brought to you by "Wioud". We hope it can help you.
Spear
Strength Rating
Strength Rating: B+ level, stable defense, low-risk, medium reward.
The spear in this game is positioned as a "defensive counter-type weapon." Its strength performance is as follows:
- Power defense has a new counter-derived action called "Full Body Charge Thrust," which increases damage by 30% upon a successful defense and includes armor-breaking effects.
- Players can insert defensive actions at any time during combos (e.g., defense after a triple thrust), effectively saying goodbye to the "punishment standing still" dilemma.
- The triple rapid thrust action is now smoother in transition, with a 20% increase in thrust distance, making it significantly more efficient for pursuing agile monsters (like the Lockjaw Dragon).
- A new "Precise Defense" judgment has been added (similar to the sword and shield's Iaido), which can trigger a high-damage counterattack and restore some sharpness upon successful activation.
Defense Stance to Draw Monster Aggro
The Defense Stance can attract monster aggro, creating output windows for teammates, especially when facing charge-type monsters like the Sandsea Dragon. The strategic value of this stance becomes particularly prominent in such encounters.
Introduction of the "Guard Stance" Mechanism
A new mechanism called "Guard Stance" has been introduced, which enhances the defense of nearby teammates by 10% after a series of successful defenses, laying the groundwork for a supportive playstyle.
Disadvantages
However, the output efficiency of this strategy still lags behind top-tier weapons such as the Great Sword and Gunlance. It relies on counterattack timing and monster attack frequency, lacking a powerful finisher.
Weapon Characteristics
Weapon Features: An Unbreakable Wall and Precise Counterattack
Basic Defense: In a shielded state, it can withstand attacks, making it suitable for handling consecutive dragon attacks or full-screen AOE moves (like the Luminescent Dragon's electromagnetic cannon).
Precise Defense: Activating R2 0.2 seconds before a monster’s attack allows for successful trigger leading to "Charged Thrust" or "Sweep Slash," balancing resource management with burst damage.
Power Defense: By holding RT, you can enter an enhanced defensive stance that can withstand multiple attacks and trigger a "Full Body Charged Thrust," allowing for strong control over tempered monsters.
Counterattack Combos
Exploit the defensive capabilities to execute effective counterattack combos, maximizing damage output while maintaining team support.
Skill Rotation and Effective Strategies
The combination of three consecutive thrusts → precise defense → charged thrust → sweeping slash forms a seamless loop of attack and defense, especially suitable for battling high-frequency attacking monsters like the Gyaru Beast.
New Systems: Guard Stance and Lightning Thrust
Guard Stance:Activated after successfully defending three times in a row, it boosts the defense of both yourself and your teammates for 10 seconds, enhancing team resilience. Utilizing counter techniques within this stance can extend the duration of the buff, and its efficiency can be increased through the "Defense Enhancement" skill.
Lightning Thrust:This thrust action includes a movement adjustment feature, allowing for 360-degree directional pursuit of monsters, making it particularly effective for intercepting flying Wyverns when they switch areas. When the derived "Charged Thrust" hits the blue or purple wound areas, it can trigger additional stagger effects and accelerate part destruction.
Basic Operations
Combo Operations
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